Sonny Kiss departed All Elite Wrestling earlier this year after her contract expired and it wasn’t renewed, and she has nothing but high praise for AEW President Tony Khan.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Women’s Wrestling Talk” podcast, Kiss opined on her AEW departure, why she’s grateful to Tony Khan, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On her AEW departure: “That was a very emotional time, especially like it still is to this day. Like, I still think about it, of course, it still feels very fresh. But when that happened, and I was going to Chicago and I did the Effy’s Gay Brunch and all throughout all of that it was very, like … I felt like everybody was staring at me and wondering how I was feeling. And I think they were trying to pick my brain and see what was going on. Like, why was I no longer there, it was just a lot. It was super emotional for me.”
On being grateful to Tony Khan for her time there: “I did, and I want to say this too, I am so grateful for Tony Khan. Tony Khan has always been great to me in the sense of … first of all, he helped pay my bills during a global pandemic. You know, there’s so many great things about Tony Khan and people expect me to say something negative about him, but no he’s given me my life … he gave me stability in my life. Like I said he helped pay my bills during a time where a lot of people were not, you know, things weren’t so uncertain. So, yeah, no, I’m forever grateful for Tony Khan.”
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Sonny Kiss, a former wrestler for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently spoke about her departure from the company and expressed her gratitude towards AEW President Tony Khan. In an interview on the “Women’s Wrestling Talk” podcast, Kiss shared her emotions surrounding her departure and her appreciation for Khan’s support.
Kiss described her departure from AEW as a highly emotional time. She mentioned that even now, it still feels fresh in her mind. During her time in Chicago, where she participated in Effy’s Gay Brunch event, Kiss felt like everyone was observing her and trying to understand the reasons behind her departure. It was a challenging and emotional experience for her.
However, despite the difficulties, Kiss expressed her gratitude towards Tony Khan. She acknowledged that Khan had been supportive throughout her time at AEW, especially during the global pandemic. Kiss mentioned that Khan helped her financially during a time of uncertainty when many people were struggling. She emphasized that Khan provided stability in her life and expressed her eternal gratitude towards him.
Kiss’s positive remarks about Tony Khan contradict the expectations of some people who may have anticipated negative comments. She highlighted the ways in which Khan had positively impacted her life and career, emphasizing his generosity and support.
Sonny Kiss’s departure from AEW may have been a significant event for both the wrestler and the company. However, Kiss’s appreciation for Tony Khan and the support she received during her time at AEW demonstrates the positive impact that a supportive leader can have on their employees.
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